First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Biden Thank Our Military

In a new Public Service Announcement for HISTORY’s Take a Veteran to School Day, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Biden encouraged all Americans to take a moment this Veterans Day to thank a military service member or a veteran for his or her sacrifice to our country.

“Our veterans have done so much for our country and through programs like HISTORY’s Take a Veteran to School Day, you all have the opportunity to welcome these heroes into your classrooms and communities, hear their stories and give them a heartfelt thank you for their continued contribution to our nation,” explained Dr. Jill Biden.

From a big initiative to a simple thank you, there are many ways to show your appreciation -- and they're things you can do right now:

• Send a message of thanks
• Pledge to complete community service in a veteran's honor
• Start a volunteer project

Our veterans have given so much to keep us safe -- now it’s our turn to honor them.

To learn more about supporting our veterans visit JoiningForces.gov, like Joining Forces on Facebook and follow @JoiningForces on Twitter. 

Rory Brosius is the Director of Joining Forces